BLUES

Electronic

#556F88

RGB 85, 111, 136 · HSL 209°, 23%, 43% · CMYK 38, 18, 0, 47

Electronic is #556F88 in HEX — rgb(85, 111, 136), hsl(209°, 23%, 43%), cmyk(38%, 18%, 0%, 47%).

Electronic pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 209°, 23%, 43%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#556F88

RGB85, 111, 136

HSL209°, 23%, 43%

HSV209°, 38%, 53%

CMYK38, 18, 0, 47

Decimal5599112

CSS RGBrgb(85, 111, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(209, 23%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Electronic S37D6

Exact match

Behr

Arrowhead Lake PPU14-1

ΔE 1.2 · #57728B

Sherwin-Williams

Denim SW6523

ΔE 1.7 · #506B84

Vista Paint

Blue Depths C-625

ΔE 2.1 · #596F85

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Depths 626

ΔE 2.2 · #5A7187

Benjamin Moore

Bedford 1679

ΔE 3.6 · #4F748D

Valspar

Atlantic Schooner 4004-6C

ΔE 3.9 · #506987

PPG

Blue Cloud 1164-6

ΔE 4 · #627188

Dunn-Edwards

Periscope DE5873

ΔE 4.4 · #52677B

Kilz

Heartbroken RC120-01

ΔE 4.6 · #547494

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 5.3 · #606E8C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 7.4 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 8.8 · #667480

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 9.8 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 13.3 · #485761

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 17.7 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#556F88

#876D54

Analogous

#548786

#556F88

#545587

Triadic

#556F88

#87546E

#6E8754

Split-Complementary

#556F88

#875455

#878654

Tetradic

#556F88

#865487

#876D54

#558754

Monochromatic

#1A2129

#374858

#556F88

#7B95AD

#AABBCA

Rectangle

#556F88

#6D5487

#876D54

#6E8754

Compound

#556F88

#545587

#876D54

#878654

Variations

Lighter

#708CA5

#97A8B9

#C4CCD4

Darker

#43586D

#2D3D4C

#1A232C

Saturation

#666E75

#546E87

#2A70B1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.23:1

vs Black

4.02:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#556F88

#606A89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#556F88

#6B6B85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#556F88

#53736F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Electronic lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#7F8081

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#556F88

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6C85A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#755C46

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #556F88;

CSS — background

background-color: #556F88;

CSS Variable

--color-electronic: #556F88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'electronic': '#556F88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#556F88] text-[#556F88]

SCSS

$electronic: #556F88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556F88?

#556F88 is Electronic, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #556F88 warm or cool?

Electronic reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Electronic?

Electronic works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Electronic?

Electronic pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Electronic?

You can download Electronic on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Electronic?

The hex code is #556F88. In RGB it's 85, 111, 136, and in HSL it's 209°, 23%, 43%.

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